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I have been accused of attacking my 17 year old

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I have been accused of attacking my 17 year old step daughter,SHE called the police no charges were pressedthere was awitness there who told police that she in fact went for me....However my stepdaughter has gone on facebook telling her friends a pack of lies . What are my rights?

The reason you are experiencing delay is that you relisted this so it dropped off my question list and nobody else will assist because I am dealing with your question.

I'm afraid that its quite unlikely the police will be interested in this matter. They have been fairly clear that they do not intend to police comments on Facebook and, in fairness, its not the best use of their resources.

In any event, defamation is not a criminal offence. Its a civil matter. The best you could hope for is malicious communication.

You could possible sue for defamation. That will cost in excess of £10,000 and there is no legal aid unfortunately. Its not suitable for no win no fee.

You could seek an injunction forcing her to take the comments down. That might be more accessible. That would probably cost about £2,000 depending upon whether or not she contests it.

I'm very sorry but the police are not likely to have any interest in this.

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